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University President Gregory Fenves announced the formation of a committee to review campus carry in a University-wide email Thursday. On May 30, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 11 to allow licensed permit holders to carry
concealed handguns on public university grounds starting Aug. 1, 2016. In his email, Fenves said the law gives campuses certain discretion for establishing campus carry regulations and hopes to make the campus as safe as possible. “The safety of our community is of the utmost importance,” Fenves said in the email. “I want to make clear
my goal is to promote safety and security for all members of the campus and in a way that is fully compliant with the law.” Fenves said the committee, referred to as a working group, will submit recommended policies by late November for him to consider. The group will be supported by two subcommittees — one focused on safety and
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Although Blue Bell will return to certain stores around Texas and the U.S. on Aug. 31, the ice cream will not be coming back to the 40 Acres anytime soon, according to Rene Rodriguez, director of food service for the Division of Housing and Food Service. After Blue Bell issued a recall of its products nationwide in April, followingthe discoery of a strain of listeria in its facilities. Rodriguez said he feared DHFS would not be compensated for all the ice cream they took off their shelves. Rodriguez later said DHFS would not do business with the company when their products would return for that reason. Although DHFS was eventually compensated for all of the removed ice cream, because of an expansion in Blue Bell’s recall, Rodriguez said the likelihood of DHFS selling Blue Bell again is still low because there have not been any scheduled sit-downs with the company to talk about selling the ice cream again. Even if a meeting is scheduled, Rodriguez said DHFS will do what is best from a business perspective. “I know that they’re reintroducing Blue Bell into this area, but as of now they haven’t requested a meeting with us to see what the options are,” Rodriguez said. “I’m just assuming that they’re going to focus on grocery stores first, the large vendors, the people who sell millions of dollars’ worth of their ice cream, but at this
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Legal battle surrounding race, admissions enters final arena A long-winded legal battle over race-conscious admissions between the University and a rejected applicant may soon be decided, legal experts say, providing clarity about the role of affirmative action in higher education. The Supreme Court did not rule on affirmative action in higher education in 2013 when it first reviewed plaintiff Abigail Fisher’s case, sending it back to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. In June, the nation’s highest court announced it would rehear the case and potentially hand down a final decision on the subject. “There was no reason to punt the last [time] it was up, so it seems somewhat ludicrous that they’re going to do it again,” UT law professor Lino Graglia
said. “They can say it’s unconstitutional. Let that be clear. Or they can say it’s constitutional. Let that be clear. They’ve done neither so far.” Fisher, who is white and did not qualify for automatic admission under the Top Ten Percent Rule, was not accepted to the University in 2008. She then sued UT for allegedly denying her application because of her race, leading to a lengthy legal battle that has crisscrossed the court system. The Western District Court of Texas and the 5th Circuit of Appeals both sided against Fisher’s case, which positioned it for argument before the Supreme Court in 2013. But the Supreme Court resolved to return the case to the 5th Circuit court, claiming the appeals court had failed to apply “strict scrutiny” to the University’s race-conscious
admissions policy. In July 2014, after further review, the appeals court again ruled UT’s admissions policies constitutional. Following the 5th Circuit’s latest decision, Fisher and her lawyers petitioned the Supreme Court to rehear the case, writing that it has “only gained importance.” In June, the Court announced it would accept the case again. UT President Gregory Fenves released a statement in June, saying “[UT’s] admissions policy is narrowly tailored, constitutional and has been upheld by the courts multiple times.” The University has seen several high-profile admissions cases in its history, and the activity over the last 20 years has made large amounts of data available that reflect several sides of the admissions spectrum: considering race, not considering
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The UT System Board of Regents passed a new UT admissions policy with a 7–1 vote at a meeting Thursday. The policy addresses how letters of recommendation are handled and clarifies how to handle “rare admission decisions” beyond the normal process. The admissions policy change comes a few months after
the February release of the Kroll Report, which found former University President William Powers Jr. admitted several unqualified students into the University. The policy specifically outlines how letters of recommendation for University admissions are to be handled, and it also requires that no unqualified applicant be admitted. In a “rare admission decision,” in which students are accepted outside of usual protocol, the
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time they haven’t requested any time to revisit what options they have available with us.” Although Blue Bell is a popular Texas ice cream, DHFS will not worry about ice cream sales since they have other brands replacing the treat, said Student Manager Savanna Scott. “I don’t think it’s going to impact the stores too much because of the convenience of where we are located,” Scott said. “I think that we can still get by on Ben & Jerry’s and the other brands.” Diana Deleon, freshman advertising major and a
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the Vice President for Legal Affairs, among other offices on campus. Nineteen members, including three students, will serve on the working group. The working group will meet soon and announce opportunities early in the semester for community feedback and public meetings on campus, Fenves said in the email. Steven Goode, law professor and chair of the committee, said the number of concealed gun holders on campus will be limited because the majority of students on campus are not 21 and ineligible to carry concealed weapons. Going forward with the working group, Goode said they will systematically examine public opinion on campus carry before submitting recommendations to President Fenves. “Presumably there will be people who will have very specific suggestions about places they believe to be exclusionary zones,” Goode said. “There may be suggestions about particular times exclusionary zones should be established. We’ll take the information we get and try to make the most use of it.” Rachel Osterloh, president of the Senate of College Councils and member of the working group, said her main goal is to make sure the campus is safe and to communicate plans to students. “My goal on this committee is [to] incorporate the law in such a way that students feel as safe as possible, making sure we listen to the voices of students and communicate what we are doing so students don’t feel misinformed about what is going on,” Osterloh said. CJ Grisham, president of lobbying group Open Carry Texas, said going forward he hopes the committee will study campus carry regulations in the 26 states that have a campus carry law. Grisham said committee recommendations must follow state law and explain the reasoning behind specific proposed rules. “It would make sense you don’t carry while playing basketball or in a gym where people are sitting side by side,” Grisham said. “Some of the science labs where they are working on volatile chemicals or even extreme heat would probably not be a good place. But if they start making classrooms off limits, that will violate the statute. If they start making buildings off limits, that will also be violation of the statute.”
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Then-Student Government President-elect Xavier Rotnofsky and then-Vice President-elect Rohit Mandalapu passed a resolution calling for the removal of the Jefferson Davis statue. “We still see the unrest and the negative campus climate [the statue] causes,” Rotnofsky said. “As Larry Faulkner, former president, suggested, let’s put him the in Bob Bullock Museum, where history is preserved.”
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The Davis statue was temporarily defaced with “Chump” written with blue chalk and an arrow pointing up to the statue.
June 21, 2015 Rotnofsky and Mandalapu started a petition to remove the statue from the Main Mall. By the following evening, it received more than 1,700 signatures.
July 7, 2015 The first of two public forums was held by Gregory Vincent, chair of the task force, and other committee members to receive comments and suggestions from the University and Austin community. The forum consisted mostly of those who supported
April 16, 2015 The Davis statue was vandalized for a second time with red spray paint and the writing “Davis must fall” and “Emancipate UT.”
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The second forum was held and received a much larger turnout of those who supported keeping
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The University announced removing the Davis and Woodrow Wilson statues the following day. However, the Sons of Confederate Veterans filed a restraining order in district court attempting to
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The third vandalism incident occurred with the Davis statue and the statues of Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Albert Sidney Johnson being vandalized with “Black Lives Matter” in red spray paint, and Davis also had “Bump the Chumps” written on it. The next day, UT President Gregory Fenves announced the creation of a task force to analyze and assess the statues.
A hearing is scheduled at 2:00 p.m. between UT and the Sons of Confederate Veterans. They will meet for a temporary injunction hearing. Kirk Lyons, attorney for the Sons of Confederate Veterans, said each side will present six witnesses and expects more affidavits
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The task force announces five options to President Gregory Fenves regarding the statuaries on campus. Of the five options, four of them call for the removal of the Jefferson Davis statue.
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Following an attempt to prevent the relocation of the Jefferson Davis and Woodrow Wilson statues, a temporary injunction hearing will be held in court on Aug. 27 to determine whether the statues are allowed to be removed. The Sons of Confederate age 1 Veterans filed a temporary restraining order in district court on Aug. 14, temporarily stalling the statues’ removal from their locations on campus. Kirk Lyons, attorney representing the Sons of Confederate Veterans, said in the complaint that the University cannot make the decision without approval from other entities. “UT cannot move the statues without approval from the Texas Legislature, Texas Historical Commission or the Texas Preservation Board,” Lyons said. “Fenves thinks he can act unilaterally, and we beg to differ. We are going to court to let them
make the decision instead of a non-elected bureaucrat.” Lyons said a temporary restraining order hearing was originally scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 20, but the two sides reached an agreement Tuesday, effectively eliminating the need for a restraining order hearing. “Since we already had the temporary restraining order, why did we need the hearing when we already had this?” Lyons said. “So, the [University] lawyers agreed to a temporary injunction hearing.” University spokesman J.B. Bird said the agreement to have one hearing instead of two separate ones does not change UT’s plans. The University will wait for a court’s decision before removing statues, according to Bird. “We are confident we will be able to move forward with the plans,” Bird said. “Universities have the discretion under state law to relocate statues on their campuses.” Lyons said each side will
present six witnesses, and he expects more affidavits to be filed. One of his six witnesses will be David Steven Littlefield, a retired administrator from UT’s School of Pharmacy and a third cousin to George Littlefield, Lyons said. George Littlefield, a Confederate veteran, former regent and donor to the University, had the original vision to place the Davis statue on campus. In February, students renewed conversation on the statue of Davis, the Confederate president, when Student Government President Xavier Rotnofsky and Vice President Rohit Mandalupu called for the reJesus Nazario | Daily Texan file photo moval of the statue during University workers clean the base of the Jefferson Davis statue after being vandalized. The their campaign. fate of the statue is currently waiting on a court hearing scheduled for this week. The Davis statue was first nearly unani- fellow humans.” spray paint on the statues of vandalized on March 2 when which The second incident oc- Davis and Confederate genthe word “Chump” with an mously passed in the curred on April 16 with the erals Robert E. Lee and Alarrow pointing toward Da- SG Assembly. “It goes without saying that phrase “Davis must fall” and bert Sidney Johnson. vis appeared on the statue in [Davis’] legacy continues to “Emanicipate UT” written in The next day, a 12-member blue chalk. task force led by Gregory VinOne day later, Rot- affect us today,” Mandalapu red and yellow spray paint. The third and latest inci- cent, vice president for Divernofsky and Mandalapu said after the resolution drafted a resolution to passed. “This statue serves as dent happened on June 23 sity and Community Engageremove the statue and a permanent reminder of the when the phrase “Black lives submitted it to SG, atrocities committed against matter” was found in red DAVIS page 8 Bruce Elfant, Travis County tax assessorcollector and voter registrar, deputizes about 30 UT resident assistants on August 15.
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SG sets goals for fall semester, reflects on summer successes By Nashwa Bawab @nashwabawab
This summer, Student Government made progress on their list of issues to cover, including the removal of the Jefferson Davis statue, a topic that President Xavier Rotnofsky and Vice President Rohit Mandalapu were vocal about when they ran for SG. President Gregory Fenves put together a task force over the summer to decide what would happen to the statue, and Rotnofsky and Mandalapu are excited that they have been able to accomplish one of the heavier issues on their platform, according to Mandalapu. “It’s been a pretty eventful summer,” Mandalapu said. “We’ve made a decent amount of headway on the whole Jefferson Davis situation, which was probably one of the harder things we had to tackle.” Although the removal of the Jefferson Davis statue has been one of the bigger Student Government issues of the summer, Rotnofsky and Mandalapu have also become
ordained ministers in order to perform marriage ceremonies during Student Government meetings, succeeded in extending Jester Dining hours to 8:00 p.m. and deputized about 30 residential assistants on campus to help students in their halls register to vote. Farry Seddighzageh, a Kinsolving RA who was recently deputized, said ensuring students are registered voters is important in a country where college-aged students have the lowest voter turnout. “One of the first things that [Rotnofsky and Mandalapu] talked to us about was that voter turnout for our age group, college-aged adults, in the United States is the lowest of all the other age groups,” Seddighzageh said. “I think RAs have a lot of influence, and they know that because we deal with an entire hall of students. I’m in charge of 38 girls on my hall, and so just the fact that I can help them out is really important.” As for the next semester, Rotnofsky said he is looking forward to some of the new
projects Student Government will be working on. “It’s been a great summer because we’ve been working on different initiatives we’ve come up with for this year,” Rotnofsky said. “Right now, we’re working to bring food trucks to campus, and we’re working with the different entities involved.” Rotnofsky said SG is also looking to expand the Good Samaritan policy to include drug overdose. According to the Students for Sensible Drug Policy, the Good Samaritan policy is a measure that prevents the punishment of individuals who call for help during an alcoholrelated emergency. Mandalapu said this summer has been a good one for Student Government, and he hopes this semester holds the same promise. “I definitely think we got a lot more accomplished than we thought we would get, especially coming in with zero SG experience,” Mandalapu said. “We definitely have gotten a few things under our belt now and are looking forward to a positive year.”
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Heman Sweatt deserves statue By Adam Hamze Associate Editor @adamhamz
In February 1946, Thelophius Painter, the University’s 13th president, wrote a letter to Attorney General Grover Sellers regarding the graduate law school application of Heman Marion Sweatt. In the letter, Painter said, “This applicant is a citizen of Texas and duly qualified for admission […] except for the fact that he is a negro.” The rejection of Sweatt’s application led to the crucial, yet frequently forgotten, Sweatt v. Painter Supreme Court decision, ruling in Sweatt’s favor. This case, preceding Brown v. Board of Education, contributed to and forever changed the racial landscape of public education in the United States. Almost 70 years later, black students are still fighting to be heard by University administration. In a recent victory for UT’s black community, President Fenves announced his decision to remove the statue of Jefferson Davis on Aug. 13, while leaving the other five Confederate statues because of their “deep ties to Texas.” The Confederate men’s historical ties do not change the fact they fought alongside an army dedicated to maintaining black peoples’ proprietary status. Removing hateful, threatening symbols is not analogous to increasing black representation. Tangible recognition of Sweatt, a Longhorn who played a role in changing the nation’s history, is almost nonexistent. If Fenves is to show his decision is more than a compromise, and that he is dedicated to establishing a safe and comfortable environment for black students, he must erect a statue of Heman Sweatt in
It’s our job as Student Government to represent the desires of students. The [Jordan and Chavez] statues are now on campus because of students — I can see a similar thing unfolding for a statue of Heman Sweatt. —Xavier Rotnofsky, SG President
Davis’ place. Establishing a statue of Sweatt is not an outlandish demand. The statues of Barbara Jordan and Cesar Chavez, unveiled in 2009 and 2007, respectively, were created by a student government referendum. The legislation directed $1 of tuition per semester to the statues’ creation, from 2003 to 2007. Each statue cost $400,000. Similar student activism can repeat this victory for people of color. “It’s our job as Student Government to represent the desires of students,” SG president Xavier Rotnofsky said. “The [Jordan and Chavez] statues are now on campus because of students — I can see a similar thing unfolding for a statue of Heman Sweatt.” Symbols of representation can be the catalyst to changing a culture which erases and silences voices of color. The entire UT community has benefited from Sweatt’s sacrifice, Richard Reddick, faculty director for Campus Diversity Initiatives, said, and the push for a monument in his honor must be a
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The Woodrow Wilson statue is located in the Main Mall. It will soon be relocated to preserve symmetry pending the Jefferson Davis statue’s removal, unless another statue takes its place.
multifaceted effort. “I think it’s critically important to understand that the work being done at UT today doesn’t simply affect the current generation of students — it has an impact on the next generation of students and their families,” Reddick said. Black students expressed at the task force’s open forums that it is emotionally exhausting to exist in a space filled with relics honoring white supremacist history, while only being 4 percent of the student population. Heman Sweatt never graduated from the University of Texas. His family stated his
battle to be accepted into the University painfully damaged his health and relationships. Sweatt entered the lawsuit as an act of resistance. Sacrifice is not beautiful, but survival is. Students of color are in a perpetual battle to feel safe in the institutions they pay to attend. There is endless work needing to be done before this campus becomes welcoming to all students. The establishment of this statue will help Fenves show the black students of UT he is more dedicated to their empowerment than his compromise suggests. Hamze is a international relations and global studies junior from Austin.
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Student Government Clerk Jordan Durrano records votes from AR 30, a resolution opposing campus carry policies on Feb. 17. The resolution passed 21–6, affirming SG’s stance against campus
Student engagement critical for campus carry working group By Claire Smith Editor-in-Chief @claireseysmith
On August 20, President Gregory L. Fenves announced the formation of a working group that is tasked with determining how campus carry will be implemented at UT-Austin next August. Students, a stereotypically apathetic group, can no longer play into this role and must become the University’s leaders on this issue through public forums and surveys throughout this semester. Since a campus carry bill was first filed in the Texas Legislature in November, student bodies and university faculties across Texas have roundly rebutted the asinine law. Countless town hall-style meetings, SG debates and resolutions, one on-campus demonstration organized by student group Students Against Guns on Campus and a petition signed by student leaders across the state whose representation totaled over 285,000 students have all created one enormous pushback against the measure from across the state. Students could not have been clearer: We are against guns on campus. This was not enough for state leaders, who passed and signed the law anyway. Students must make it enough this time around, on our campus and with the working group. Students have the power to effect great change on this campus. This summer, the debate over the Jefferson Davis statue and other Confederate statuary effected change, simply because the student body chose to show up and participate in the debate, in
We have the potential to drive this conversation and determine the policies that will govern this campus; do not pass it by. addition to their diligence in filling out the task force’s survey and signing online petitions. Students’ sheer force of will made a change. Students cannot let that be the last time. Do it again. Attend the working group’s public forums, the dates of which are soon to be announced. Participate in the working group’s survey. Engagement is the only way to show the working group what representing the student population looks like. When you have a stake in this debate and a chance to make a difference, do not pass it by. The University of Texas at Austin is the flagship institution of the UT System, and whichever limitations Fenves decides will likely determine the policies of other UT System schools, if not the entire System. So students should take the working group to task and work to represent UT’s student population and those of other UT System schools. We have the potential to drive this conversation and determine the policies that will govern this campus; do not pass it by. This is of life-and-death importance. That is worth showing up for. That is worth fighting for. Smith is a history and humanities major from Austin.
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CITY Shannon Cavanagh, UT sociology professor and parent of two children who attend Robert E. Lee Elementary School, speaks at a forum regarding the possible renaming of Austin ISD schools named after members of the Confederacy on Thursday afternoon. A majority of the public testimonies were in support of renaming Lee Elementary and Reagan High School.
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AISD to consider renaming several campuses By Lauren Florence @laurenreneeflo
A majority of community members spoke in favor of renaming four public school campuses at an Austin ISD committee meeeting Thursday. The AISD Board Oversight
Committee on Excellence through Equity, Diversity and Inclusion considered the possibility of renaming Robert E. Lee Elementary School, Lanier High School, John H. Reagan High School and Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus — all of which were named after
members of the Confederacy. This was the first of several planned public forums about the renaming of these schools. After a UT task force debated whether Confederate statues should remain on UT’s campus, president Gregory Fenves announced Aug. 13 that the University would
relocate the repeatedly vandalized Jefferson Davis statue from the Main Mall to the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History. While the relocation of the Davis statue has influenced the push to rename the AISD campuses, according to Susan Moffat, a former Lee Elementary PTA
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Moffat said. Moffat spoke in support of renaming Lee Elementary, saying she thinks public schools should honor those who exemplify community values and serve as role models. Moffat said people have
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Committee votes to keep fluoride in Austin water By Lauren Florence @laurenreneeflo
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A student studies in the Perry-Castañeda Library on Friday afternoon. The library will be open 24 hours, five days a week, all semester instead of just during midterms and finals.
PCL to offer 24/5 services, extend hours because of popular demand By Nashwa Bawab @nashwabawab
Starting Wednesday, the Perry-Castañeda Library will begin opening its doors 24 hours a day, five days a week, because of popular demand from students. Lorraine Haricombe, UT’s new vice provost and director of directory of libraries, said she saw the need for extended hours in her mission to do things differently at UT, UT Libraries Communications Director Travis Willmann said, and so far the reactions have been positive. PCL hours varied during previous semesters, and it only stayed open 24 hours a day near exam times, according to Willmann. The Flawn Academic Center also implemented a “24/5” schedule in January. “We’ve had a lot of input from students saying
that they wished that this had happened earlier,” Willmann said. “The reaction from the students to the new FAC extended hours was very positive, and we are seeing the same positivity towards the new PCL extended hours. It only follows that as students become more acclimated to using libraries, and libraries become a more collaborative area where they can study, that they’re going to want longer hours.” Studio art senior Lynell Lewis said students will be receptive to the new hours because of the lack of open study areas available late at night, “It’s good to have the environment available as a student,” Lewis said. “I just want to come here and relax and do my drawings and work, and I know that the PCL is open, so I can just use this area. It’s not as if the previous hours hindered me from being
a success, but I just feel like them opening it up is making it more available, which makes the struggle easier.” Computer science sophomore Shelby McGarrah said she thinks the new schedule will encourage students to study more and will be more convenient for students with unconventional schedules. “I’m sure I probably will utilize the new library hours — unfortunately,” McGarrah said. “I assume there’d be more times earlier in the semester when you have to study longer hours, or for students who start getting jobs who need to come study much earlier in the morning [to accommodate] those types of strenuous circumstances.” Although the PCL schedule could change in the future, a 24/5 schedule best serves the needs of students for now, Willmann said.
The reaction from the students to the new FAC extended hours was very positive, and we are seeing the same positivity towards the new PCL extended hours. —Travis Willmann, UT Libraries Communications Director
“Things change over time, usage patterns in libraries change over time, learning styles change over time,” Willmann said. “We could go to a decrease in hours at some point, but for now we are adjusting and adapting to the style of student learning and student needs at the University, and that requires us to extend hours at the PCL.”
Austin committee members voted to continue fluoridating city water after taking no action on a proposal to remove the added fluoride. The Public Utilities Committee and Health and Human Services Committee considered a resolution from Council Member Don Zimmerman that claimed it is unethical to force residents to consume fluoride and called for the city to end fluoridation by December. The proposal will die before being heard by Austin City Council since the committees chose not to take action on it. After the committee vote, several anti-fluoride activists yelled, “You’re killing our kids,” and many walked out of the meeting. Opponents of water fluoridation held signs with statements such as “Poisoning the public water supply with industrial waste is abuse of public trust and on the wrong side of history.” Henry Rodriguez, representative from the League of United Latin American Citizens, testified before the committees opposing water fluoridation because he said it constitutes a violation of his individual rights by the government. “You’re not going to tell me that this is not a civil rights violation because forced medication is exactly that,” Rodriguez said. Ora Houston, Council member of the Public Health and Human Services Committee, said fluoride in the water may supplement lack of access to regular dental care for low-income families. “When we try to compare how your life might be and how other children’s lives may be — I don’t think that’s a very
fair comparison, and I don’t think we have a standard of living at this point in our city where we can make those assumptions for people,” Houston said. Philip Huang, medical director and health authority for the Travis County Health and Human Services Department, said in his testimony that community fluoridation in the United States has helped reduce tooth loss and decay across all age groups. Certain fluoride studies make people worried about water fluoridation, according to Huang. “In a setting like this, you’re going to hear cherry-picked data, research findings [and] misstatements of fact,” Huang said. “You’ll hear scare tactics.” According to the Center for Disease Control’s website, 67 percent of cities in the United States currently fluoridate their water. Austin has been putting fluoride in its drinking water since 1973, and national follow-up studies have shown a 50 to 70 percent reduction in cavities after adding fluoride, according to Austin Water Utilities’ website. Ann Kitchen, Council member of the Public Utilities Committee, said she trusts public health care officials’ evidence and believes water fluoridation is critical for children. “I have to tell you that I support the continued community water fluoridation because, as far as I’m concerned, the risk to our children is much, much greater without having community water fluoridation,” Kitchen said. According to the committees, the City Council could call for a public vote on the issue if it receives a petition at least 20,000 signatures from anti-fluoride advocates.
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GoFundMe campaign started to fund Davis statue lawsuit By Nashwa Bawab @nashwabawab
Shortly after filing a lawsuit against the University of Texas, the attorney for the Sons of the Confederate Veterans created a GoFundMe page to garner financial support in their fight to keep the Jefferson Davis statue in the Main Mall. The GoFundMe page, which aims to raise $50,000, has raised almost $8,000 for the Southern Heritage Legal Research Fund to cover the costs of this case and other cases involving Confederate symbols nationwide,
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continues from page 1 it at all or considering it in conjunction with a Top Ten Percent-type rule. “We could very much be in a position where UT’s response to the cases in the ’90s becomes something that is a model for people going forward,” said Lynn Boswell, a filmmaker who produced a 2013 documentary chronicling race and admissions at the University. “That’s a really interesting thing to look at: UT being a pioneer in a lot of these cases or being at the leading edge of a lot of these cases. UT’s response to a lot of these issues could serve the
according to Kirk Lyons, UT alumnus and attorney for the Sons of the Confederate Veterans. “You don’t just throw lawsuits around against the University of Texas. That’s not very wise,” Lyons said. “You’ve got to know that you have grounds for a suit so the money pays for the research time it takes to find grounds for a suit.” Money will cover costs for the lawsuit, flight costs for Lyons, flight costs for witnesses and research fees, among other undetermined costs, according to Lyons. Lyons said
moving the statue to the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History is not a compromise and contradicts what he thinks the University stands for. “If UT is really a center of higher learning, it is obscene for this to be happening. ... This is so very un-American,” Lyons said. “I’m sure it would be very nice to have him there at the Dolph Briscoe Center, but is that a place of prominence compared to where he is now? No, absolutely not.” Gary Susswein, spokesman for the University president’s office, declined
same purpose.” The Supreme Court has yet to announce a specific date to hear Fisher’s case, and it’s unlikely there will be a final word before the end of the year — landmark decisions, like the one to allow same-sex marriage earlier this year, typically wait until the end of the term. Graglia said because the court is made up of four liberal justices and four conservative justices, the decision will rest mainly on one person — Justice Anthony Kennedy. “[Kennedy] claims on the one hand that he’s strongly against race discrimination in some important cases,” Graglia said. “It really
depends on what he’s going to do.” Edward Blum, who directs the Project on Fair Representation, an organization that has provided funding for Fisher’s case, said the Supreme Court’s decision will likely close out this legal battle, but cases surrounding race and education likely won’t be going away anytime soon. “Wherever you stand on the issue, the energy that’s put into these cases on every side of this issue really shows that education is important,” Boswell said. “And access to education and fair access to education is important to people. People define what is fair differently.”
UT and lawsuits dealing with race and admissions have a history dating back decades before Fisher v. University of Texas. Here are two important ones to know.
Sweatt v. Painter (1950):
Heman Sweatt, a black man, saw his application to UT’s law school thrown out in 1946 — UT was whites-only at the time. After a legal challenge, the University tried to advocate for “separatebut-equal facilities” for prospective black law students, but the Supreme Court eventually ruled that Sweatt had to be admitted to the main campus. It helped lead to Brown v. Board of Education four years later.
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continues from page 1 legal requirements, regents’ rules, an assessment created by academic affairs, the Kroll Report and the Blue Ribbon Panel led by former UT President Larry Faulkner. “This policy is not going to satisfy every human being,” Daniels said. “I am confident it balances the overall admissions process
Hopwood v. Texas (1996)
Four rejected white applicants to the law school challenged the University on reverse discrimination grounds — they cited affirmative action as the reason they didn’t get in — and won. The Top Ten Percent Plan was established in its wake. But the decision only applied to the 5th Circuit, and it was overruled seven years later by the Supreme Court, setting the stage for Fisher’s case.
for the best interest of the students. That is what a president’s job is — to make a university better and make the university great for students.” Regent Wallace Hall, who has questioned the admissions process and is currently suing UT for not providing him information he requested, was the sole regent to vote against the proposal. “This board has never been
given the opportunity to either discuss the Kroll Report publicly or discuss admission policies,” Hall said. “This is a process that came up underneath us. This [policy] memorializes bad acts from a hidden admissions program.” Hall said he is still concerned that the new admissions policy would not be viable without the board having access to the admissions process.
to comment. Although the GoFundMe page raised almost $7,000 in 7 days, there should not be too much concern over the lawsuit, according to Student Government Vice President Rohit Mandalapu. “I’m not too worried about this,” Mandalapu said. “I think it’s just another standard frivolous lawsuit trying to delay our efforts. Of course it is a legal case, so UT will take it very seriously before we proceed, but I don’t see it being an actual obstacle once the case is heard.” The removal would have
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continues from page 6 questioned Lee Elementary’s name for many years, but recent national events — such as the recent Charleston church shooting, committed by a man who had published a racist manifesto online, and the Black Lives Matter movement, which started in 2012 after Trayvon Martin was killed in Sanford, Florida — have reinforced people’s belief that the school’s name does not support AISD’s values. Shannon Cavanagh, associate professor in the Department of Sociology and parent of two children attending Lee Elementary, said renaming Lee Elementary will help advance important conversations about inclusion and the commitment to undoing structural racism. “Changing the name of Lee or the high schools is not going to change the racial dynamic or racial inequality that exists in Austin and in Texas and in the United States,” Cavanagh said. “However, it’s an important symbol that can begin to change the conversation and force the conversation about the role of certain persistent inequality and how that’s shaping the educational experience of our children.” Eva Morlock, an opponent to renaming Lee Elementary, said the school’s name should remain in his honor because he freed his inherited slaves before the start of the Civil War. “[My friends and I] think that [the name] has been good for 75 years,” Morlock said. “We have had many students come from that school While Paul Foster, chairman of the Board of Regents, said he supports the new policy, he also stressed that it can be modified. “This is a good policy,” Foster said. “Our objective, when we set out, has been about best practices throughout all higher education and [we have] come up with a policy that truly is fair to all concerns, and admits the right students and is the best.”
If UT is really a center of higher learning, it is obscene for this to be happening. ... This is so very un-American. —Kirk Lyons, UT alumnus and attorney
been one of Student Government’s biggest victories over the summer, but now the courts must finish what Student Government started, according to Student Government President Xavier Rotnofsky. “President Fenves has made his decision, and it’s really great to see that he’s backing up that decision by putting up
SCHOOLS NAMED AFTER CONFEDERATE LEADERS Eastside Memorial High School: Named after Albert S. Johnston, a Confederate general John H. Reagan High School: Namesake was the postmaster general for the Confederate States Sidney Lanier High School: Namesake was a poet who supported the Confederacy Robert E. Lee Elementary School: Named after the general of the Confederacy
who have gone on to do good things.” Edmund T. Gordon, board trustee of the AISD Board Oversight Committee, said if the committee waits too long to act, then the community may be less likely to engage in the process of renaming the schools. “People in this community have been insulted and denigrated by these names for 75 years — it’s time enough,” Gordon said. While a majority of the testimonies were in support of renaming Lee Elementary and Reagan High School, no one at the meeting voiced an opinion about changing the names of Lanier High School or Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus. The committee said it will continue to engage with the community and will recommend the AISD Board of Trustees look at the issue on Sept. 9 before making any renaming decisions. Shortly after the vote, University President Gregory Fenves said in a statement that he supports the decision. “I fully support these rules, which UT-Austin will implement immediately,” Fenves said in a statement. “I thank Chancellor McRaven, Deputy Chancellor Daniel, Executive Vice Chancellor Leslie and the Regents for their hard work and leadership on this issue.”
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everything it takes to fight this lawsuit,” Rotnofsky said. “It is something that, at this point, Rohit and I can’t do anything about because now it’s in the courts. Now it’s up to the lawyers to fight it out.” The hearing for the case will be held this Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Travis County Courthouse.
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continues from page 3 ment, was announced to review the statues on campus. “Generally speaking, statues and flags do have meaning,” Vincent said. “They do represent ideas and a number of things that invoke feelings and emotions. That is a concern of a significant number of students. President Fenves takes [that] very seriously.” The committee held two public forums. Speakers mostly supported removing the Davis statue at the first forum on July 7, but speakers were more divided on its removal during the second forum on July 15. After the task force received an extension for its decision, it submitted options on Aug. 10 to President Fenves regarding the statues in the Main and South malls, mainly calling for the relocation of the statues on campus. President Fenves decided Thursday the Davis statue would be relocated to the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, and the statue of U.S. President Woodrow Wilson would be relocated elsewhere on campus. “The Briscoe Center is the most logical location for the Davis statue and can provide a wellcurated, scholarly context for its permanent display,” Fenves said in an email. On Aug. 14, the University announced the statues of Davis and U.S. President Woodrow Wilson would be removed the next day. Later that afternoon, the Sons of Confederate Veterans filed a temporary restraining order attempting to prevent UT from removing the statues. A statement was sent by University spokesman Gary Susswein saying the statues would not be removed, and the University would wait until Aug. 27 for a court to review the matter.
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Over the offseason, the NCAA reduced the shot clock from its traditional 35 seconds to 30 seconds in an effort to improve the pace of play. If new head coach Shaka Smart has his way, Texas fans won’t have to worry about the Longhorns ever getting a shot clock violation. After making the move from Virginia Commonwealth, Smart wasted no time in Austin establishing his “Havoc”-style play, named for the way his teams hustle on offense and defense. In an ESPN special that aired Aug. 11, Smart ran drill after drill, working players at full speed nearly all the time. “It’s intense,” senior center Prince Ibeh said. “Once you get done with one thing, you move right on to the next.” Intensity is a vital part of Smart’s up-tempo style of play on both ends of the court. At VCU, his “Havoc” approach turned the Rams into a mid-major powerhouse. During his six-year tenure in Richmond, Smart led the Rams to a 163–56 record and a spot in the 2011 Final Four, which included a 71– 61 win over Kansas in the Elite Eight. Even with all of that success, Smart’s move to Texas surprised many. Over the past few years, Smart turned down numerous offers to coach at bigger programs — most notably UCLA in 2013 — to
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After moving from VCU to Texas in the fall, new head coach Shaka Smart has instilled his “Havoc” system with Longhorns this offseason. Smart’s style of play led the Rams to a 163–56 record and a Final Four appearance.
stay at VCU. The difference? The opportunities in Texas’ athletic department and its extensive talent, Smart said. “When you add all those things together, you combine them with the community, to me, it was a no-brainer in a situation where I knew for my family and I, this was the place for us to be,” Smart said at his introductory press conference on April 3. Smart enters his first season with about as talented a roster as he could have hoped. All but two players return from last year’s
The Longhorns men’s baskeball program had a busy offseason with the hiring of new head coach Shaka Smart, but it was also a big summer for a few former Texas standouts. Two members of last year’s squad were drafted into the NBA, while other old players made news around the league. Myles Turner The Indiana Pacers selected former Texas forward Myles Turner with the No. 11 pick in the 2015 NBA draft, making him the seventh lottery pick in Longhorn history. Turner played his lone season with Texas last year, winning the Big 12 Freshman of the Year. “I’m willing to work. I’m willing to take my game to the next level,” Turner said.
Jonathan Holmes Forward Jonathan Holmes went undrafted after spending four years at Texas, but he signed a multi-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers on Aug. 13. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the Los Angeles Times reported that it is a two-year deal worth up to $1.4 million, with $100,000 guaranteed for year one. Holmes was invited
team, which qualified for the NCAA tournament. One player that figures to be a pivotal part of Smart’s system, guard Isaiah Taylor, returns for his junior year after reportedly contemplating entering the NBA draft. The Longhorns also recruited talent to replace holes left by forwards Jonathan Holmes and Myles Turner. Texas’ 2015 recruiting class features three four-star recruits, according to 247Sports, including guards Eric Davis Jr. and Kerwin Roach Jr. The other four-star recruit, freshman
forward Tevin Mack, who originally verbally committed to VCU, followed Smart to Texas. Smart will benefit from a Longhorn team that has already proven to be a defensive power. Texas was second in the Big 12 in scoring defense, giving up only 60.3 points per game, and first in field goal percentage defense. Senior centers Cameron Ridley and Ibeh were third and sixth respectively in the conference in blocked shots. But the real task for Smart and his coaching staff will be getting the offense on
track. The Longhorns managed only 67.4 points per game — good enough for eighth in the conference — and made just 43 percent of their shots. Texas also had no top-ranked players in the conference in scoring or field goal percentage. Smart sees the gaps. He said he’ll adjust his system for the players who are here to make the team highly competitive this year. “We’re always going to be that team that, if the ball’s on the floor, we’re going to get it,” Smart said. “If the ball’s up in the air, we’re going to get it.”
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Strong focused on improvements in second year By Ezra Siegel
With a new offensive system, the Longhorns will need either junior Tyrone Swoopes, left, or redshirt freshman Jerrod Heard, right, to step up in order to improve last year’s 6–7 record.
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Coming off a disappointing inaugural season at Texas, head coach Charlie Strong knows he needs change. The Longhorns made headlines last season when Strong dismissed several players for breaking the program’s core values. He successfully changed the program’s culture, but the Longhorns stumbled to a 6–7 season while battling growing pains. With a new culture in place, Strong’s focus now shifts to winning. “It’s all about last season. 6–7 — I said it over and over again — it will never be the standard here,” Strong said July 21 at Big 12 Media Day. The Longhorns’ inconsistent 2014 campaign still fuels the team’s fire. Some moments showed glimpses of hope. Others, like the Horns’ 59 total yards of offense against Arkansas in the Texas Bowl, seemed utterly hopeless. Now, heading into his second season, Strong is doing everything possible to right the ship. The Longhorns took their first major step forward this offseason by accruing the nation’s No. 9 recruiting class, according to 247Sports. The class gives Strong more than just a foundation for the future. Some members of the class will likely be immediate starters, including freshman
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linebacker Malik Jefferson, a five-star recruit. “From offense to defense, all of [the freshman class] came in ready to work,” Strong said. “They’re ready to follow and to get to the next level — to win a championship here.” In addition to collecting a robust recruiting class, Strong’s staff worked to design a new offense for 2015. Junior quarterback Tyrone Swoopes and company struggled last season in a pro-style offense, finishing
No. 109 in the nation in points per game. The newlook spread offense operates mostly out of shotgun sets and will rely on an increased tempo. “We’re playing really fast, and when you play fast, it really simplifies the game, because you’re playing to the abilities of your athletes,” offensive coordinator Shawn Watson said. While the new offense may prove helpful, the Longhorns will still need playmakers to step up,
especially at quarterback, where redshirt freshman Jerrod Heard has pushed the incumbent Swoopes for the starting job. Both have improved in camp, and while Swoopes remains the favorite to win the first snap, Strong said both quarterbacks will see playing time this season. “It’s very exciting to see [both quarterbacks] compete and build each other up and make each other better,” senior center Taylor Doyle said. “They both
have a lot to offer Texas, and it’s been exciting watching them work and lead the offense and play good football.” Defensively, the Longhorns will look to improve upon last season’s sound unit, which ranked No. 25 in opponent yards per game and No. 12 in sacks. While the defense lost several key pieces, including cornerback Quandre Diggs and linebacker Jordan Hicks, the unit still has an abundance of
talent, especially on the defensive line, where Strong said he has 12 or 13 potential contributors. “I think this front can be even better [than last season],” junior defensive tackle Paul Boyette Jr. said. “We had an outstanding front last season, but I feel it’s a higher standard, and we hold people more accountable.” Texas opens its season with a high-profile matchup at No. 11 Notre Dame on Sept. 5.
Former Longhorns look to make preseason impact By Nick Castillo @Nick_Castillo24
After a disappointing 2014 NFL Draft, in which the Longhorns went draftless, Texas had five players drafted and four sign free agent contracts this year. Here’s a look at the Longhorn rookies in the NFL. Malcom Brown Defensive tackle Malcom Brown decided to forego his senior season to go the NFL. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the first round. He’s expected to fill the void of defensive tackle Vince Wilfork, who is now with Houston. Brown recorded one tackle in the Patriots’ first preseason game, a 22–11 loss to Green Bay. Jordan Hicks Linebacker Jordan Hicks was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round. He amassed two tackles in the Eagles’ preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts. Mykkele Thompson Safety/cornerback Mykkele Thompson was drafted in the fifth round by the
New York Giants in the 2015 draft. Thompson’s rookie season was cut short when he tore his Achilles during the Giants’ first preseason game. Quandre Diggs The voice of last year’s Texas team, cornerback Quandre Diggs was drafted in the sixth round by the Detroit Lions. He was in the Lions’ first preseason game for 14 plays. Diggs didn’t record a tackle, but he was able to defend one pass. Geoff Swaim The Dallas Cowboys had depth at the tight end position entering the 2015 NFL Draft, which made the team’s decision to draft Geoff Swaim in the seventh round a surprise. Swaim has taken advantage of his opportunity with the Cowboys, catching two passes in their 17–7 loss to the San Diego Chargers. Jaxon Shipley Wide receiver Jaxon Shipley went undrafted, but he signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent. Shipley had a good performance during the Cardinals’
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Former Longhorn linebacker Jordan Hicks totaled two tackles in Philadelphia’s preseason win over Indianapolis on Aug. 16. Hicks was selected in the third round of the NFL Draft by the Eagles this year.
opening preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He returned four kickoffs for 34 yards in Arizona’s 34–19 loss to Kansas City. Shipley caught one pass for 21 yards. Cedric Reed Defensive end
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Nate Boyer Long snapper Nate Boyer was signed by the Seattle Seahawks. He played, during the Seahawks 22–20 preseason loss against the Denver Broncos, but he was released by Seattle on Aug. 18.
Malik Jefferson taking steps in the right direction By Ezra Siegel @SiegelEzra
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After enrolling a semester early, freshman linebacker Malik Jefferson has emerged as a leader on a defense looking to replace several holes.
Considering everything head coach Charlie Strong has accomplished in his first year at Texas, his biggest victory may have been recruiting freshman linebacker Malik Jefferson. Coming out of Poteet High School in Mesquite, Texas, as the state’s top player and the nation’s No. 10 recruit, according to 247Sports, Jefferson joins the Longhorns carrying lofty expectations. While any immediate contribution will help the team, he has the talent to be a true impact player from day one. After committing to the Longhorns last December, Jefferson, eager to jump-start his career at Texas, arrived on campus in January to participate
in spring practices. Like most freshmen, he initially struggled to learn his position in a new scheme. Despite early difficulties, he stole the show with a huge performance during the Orange-White scrimmage, in which he forced a fumble, broke up a pass and made six tackles, including one for a loss. “Whenever you seen an athlete like Malik come in as a freshman, you always know he’s going to have a few hiccups here and there, but he always makes up for it in speed, and he’s always going to the ball,” Strong said after the OrangeWhite scrimmage. “He may not do it exactly the right way, but he’s going to be there to make the play.” Now, with a semester of experience and an offseason behind him, Jefferson is emerging
as a leader in the locker room. “I think [participating in spring play] separated me a lot from my freshman class,” Jefferson said. “Those guys look up to me every day and ask me questions, [and] I try to help them with what to do and what not to do.” The Longhorns need Jefferson to lead, both in the locker room and on the field. After losing six defensive starters, including top linebackers Jordan Hicks and Steve Edmond, this offseason, the Longhorns will have to fill several holes, especially at the linebacker spot. Now, despite never playing in a regularseason game, Jefferson is already a prime candidate to fill that void.
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Texas ready for quest back to Final Four By Claire Cruz
After being the only Longhorn named to the All Tournament team last year, junior middle blocker Chiaka Ogbogu , left, enters this season as one of the focal points for a Texas team trying to reach the Final Four for the fourth-straight year.
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As the start of the 2015 Texas volleyball season approaches, anticipation and expectations are building. Longhorn fans flocked to Gregory Gym on Saturday afternoon for the Orange-White scrimmage, eager to see a preview of what this season’s team will look like. Despite losing two All-Americans to graduation, Texas is expected once again to make a run for the national title. Texas enters the season ranked No. 3 by the AVCA Preseason Poll and as the favorite to win the Big 12 Conference. Four Longhorns earned Big 12 preseason honors, highlighted by junior middle blocker Chiaka Ogbogu and freshman outside hitter Micaya White, who were named preseason CoPlayer of the Year and Freshman of the Year respectively for the conference. “I think having a program like Texas, there is always going to be pressure to get back to where we were last year,” Ogbogu said. “The good thing is the coaches always get us prepared, so when we do get there, it’s not like it’s something new.” Ogbogu, who led the Longhorns last season in hitting percentage (.420) and was second on the team in blocks per set (1.33), will be one of several key veterans. Seniors middle blocker Molly McCage and outside hitter Amy Neal, two
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of three current Longhorns who played during Texas’ 2012 national championship season, will be big factors as well. McCage was selected for the AllBig 12 Preseason Team and led Texas in 2014 in blocks per set (1.38) and was second in hitting percentage (.337). The veteran group has a lot of postseason experience. Texas has appeared in the Final Four for three consecutive seasons,
but head coach Jerritt Elliott said the newcomers will fill critical roles too. “There’s a nice blend between the two,” Elliott said. “We have a lot of players that are very capable and come in with a lot of training. Their energy and competitiveness has actually inspired the upperclassmen.” Two of those newcomers are White and junior opposite hitter Ebony Nwanebu, who
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Volleyball opens new facility ctunderneath North End Zone By Michael Shapiro @mshap2
What can one get for $9 million? For Texas volleyball, the answer comes in the form of a new practice facility, located inside Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium near the North End Zone entrance. Equipped with a fulllength practice court, multiple film rooms and a revamped locker room, the Longhorns now boast one of the top training facilities in the nation, on par with perennial contenders Penn State and Nebraska. The plan to build the facility came after the 2012 season when, after winning the national championship, head coach Jerritt Elliott was approached by the Univere photosity with an offer to build g. 16. the team a new facility away from Gregory Gym and in an available space at DKR. Nate “I didn’t know this was by thegoing to happen until we Hewon the national chame Se-pionship [in 2012],” Elseasonliott said. “It’s nice because Den-Gregory Gym is great, but t hethis provides us with our Seattleown space to practice and spend time together as a team.” The new facility acts as a one-stop shop for all of Texas volleyball, providing players and coaches with amenities for practice and training, but also for
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studying, eating and spending time together. For a roster that used to be splintered throughout campus except for during practice at Gregory, team members say they are already appreciating spending time together at the new facility. “It’s been really nice to be able to eat and study together as a team as well as practice together,” junior middle blocker Chiaka Ogbogu said. “We’re really blessed to have so many people who support us and donors and all of those people who can make it possible.” In addition to the benefits the facility provides to the current Texas roster, the new practice center gives Texas a recruiting advantage throughout the Big 12. For a team that consistently recruits the top players in the country — including current freshman and top five national recruit Micaya White — the new practice facility only adds to the cache of the Texas program. “It’s a wonderful thing to have for our program,” Elliott said. “We have academics there, we have our training table there, we have our weight room there, and now we have our ball facilities there. When you look at the tradition this program has and the success we’ve had, this facility is just another great reason to come to Texas.” Despite the Longhorns’
transferred from USC. White is currently recovering from surgery on a stress fracture in her leg but is expected to play. Nwanebu was the National Freshman of the Year in 2013 and was named to the All-Big 12 Preseason Team. She posted a .226 hitting percentage last year and registered 1.44 digs per set. “There is a little bit of pressure because I’m starting all
over again,” Nwanebu said. “I feel like (the team) had everything before, and I’m just adding onto it.” Texas will face Rice on Friday at home in the first game of the season, followed by UCI on Saturday and LSU on Sunday in the American Campus Classic. The Longhorns will play three additional tournaments — two in Austin — in preparation for the conference season.
Four teams in the preseason top 25 will challenge Texas early on. The Longhorns will take on No. 5 Nebraska, No. 4 Florida and No. 12 Colorado State at home before facing No. 17 Arizona on the road. “The goal is to elevate our program,” Elliott said about the upcoming season. “We’re very happy with where our program is, but we want to continue to win more championships.”
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move from Gregory for practices and other teamoriented activities, the team will still use the gym for home matches, where they boast a 322–51 record. According to Elliott, the team will spend a majority of their time at the new facility, but practice at Gregory the day before matches in order to get a feel for the court. For the No. 3 team in the country in preseason polls, expectations are high. But with a new practice facility comes a new focus, and the Longhorns are ready to take on the challenge of reaching their fourth consecutive Final Four.
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The Longhorns unveiled their new practice gym to the media Friday. The facilities are under the North End Zone at DKR and feature a new locker room, study space and weight room.
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continues from page 9 Others All-star forward LaMarcus Aldridge is back in Texas after signing a four-year, $80 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs in July. Aldridge was one of the most coveted free agents on the market this summer and left the Portland Trail Blazers to join
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continues from page 10 This offseason, Jefferson has done everything he can to prepare himself, including putting on 20 pounds to help him play the inside linebacker spot. While both Strong and defensive coordinator Vance Bedford pointed to Jefferson as an immediate contributor, they still need to factor in his inexperience. He will make his share of plays for
the five-time NBA champions. While Aldridge joined the Spurs, former Longhorn guard Cory Joseph left San Antonio to sign a four-year, $30 million deal with the Toronto Raptors. Joseph has played his entire four-year career with San Antonio. Former Longhorn forward Tristan Thompson also hit free agency after helping the Cleveland
Cavaliers reach the NBA Finals in June. Thompson, a restricted free agent, has yet to sign a contract with Cleveland or anyone else, and the two sides are still reportedly far apart in talks. Meanwhile, Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant is back on the court, practicing with Team USA. A foot injury limited Durant to just 27 games last season.
the Longhorns this season, but they won’t come without growing pains. “It’s a learning curve for him right now. He doesn’t know what he doesn’t know,” Strong said. “Right now, people have him on such a high pedestal, and he hasn’t played a single down of Division I football.” Jefferson is certainly a player to watch in Texas’ upcoming season, but his growth carries bigger implications. As
Strong’s highest-ranked recruit — and likely the freshman with the highest ceiling — he has a legitimate chance to become the face of Texas’ new football era over time. “I’m ready to go out there and ball and do what I’m supposed to do because that’s what Coach wants,” Jefferson said. “We’ll put in the effort to do everything we can to get ourselves back on the map and put the ‘T’ in Texas.”
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The Tar Heels provide an early test and a measuring stick for the Longhorns to see if they can go to back-to-back NCAA Tournaments.
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If the rankings stay the same, Texas will face the No. 5 Cornhuskers in an early match-up of top 5 opponents.
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Back-to-back games and back-to-back top five opponents. The No. 4 Gators come to Austin after splitting the season series last year.
Sept. 19 – California vs. Texas — Football
The Golden Bears head to Texas for the sixth match-up between the two teams in history. The last time Texas faced Cal, David Ash led his team to a 21–10 victory in the 2011 Holiday Bowl.
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For the second time this fall, the Tar Heels come to Austin — this time to face the new-look men’s basketball team with Shaka Smart at the helm.
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Freshman year 101: the basics By Cat Cardenas & Marisa Charpentier @thedailytexan
After loading up your car for move-in day, your parents probably flooded you with college advice between the goodbye tears. While they might be able offer advice about laundry and money management, it’s been a few years since they’ve hit the books. Here’s the real skinny on how to traverse freshman year from actual UT students.
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• Make your overly-cramped dorm an excuse to explore the city. With a different festival or event going on every weekend, you’ll almost always have something to do. From poetry slams, comedy, improv and concerts, there’s something here for everyone. • Don’t lose your key or student ID or forget it in your room. UT will start charging you after the fourth time. • The Freshmen Fifteen is real, so be careful with your meals. Try to make your own food in the morning so you can save your Dine In dollars and Bevo Bucks for lunch and dinner. Be sure to check which on-campus dining places take Bevo Bucks and which take Dine In Dollars because your money can run out quickly. • Be aware of campus dining schedules. They’re not all the same, and nothing’s more disappointing than walking across campus with an empty stomach to a closed dining hall. • If you’re planning on moving off campus in the future, plan early. West campus is a prime location for student living, and people start signing leases for the following year as early as October.
• Use the University Health Center — appointments are usually only $10. If you are having health issues or feel like you need to talk to someone, the faculty is always there to listen.
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• Check out sites such as MyEdu and Rate My Professors when class registration comes up again. Knowing how different teachers grade, how their classes are structured and how easy other students thought the course was will help you find the right class.
• Set aside time to chill. Between classes, take a break in the Union recliners or nap on the second floor of the SAC. • Anxiety is the number one mental health concern college students face. Don’t brush it off. If you can’t talk to a friend or family member about it, visit UT’s Mental Health Center or, if it’s urgent, call CMHC’s Crisis Helpline at (512) 471-3515. The services are confidential and great when you need to let college or life stress off your chest.
• Don’t stress if your grades aren’t what they were in high school. College is more difficult, especially when you are adjusting to a new environment and different teaching techniques. If you need extra help, check out the free tutoring available at Sanger Learning Center. Each student gets five free one-on-one sessions each semester, and drop-in tutoring is free for all students. • UT offers more than 450 different study abroad programs. Visit the study abroad website to find programs in your major, and visit the Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Gregory Plaza.
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Bobby @bobadont Take classes that interest you...even if they aren’t part of your Major.
Rob-T @RRTorres73 If you’re not a morning person don’t schedule 8am classes. #KnowThyself
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• Don’t pull consecutive all-nighters. Every once in a while might work depending on your needs, but sleep is a must.
• If you go to parties, you should always have someone you can count on to be there with you. If things get weird or you’re ready to leave, you won’t have to head out into the Austin streets alone.
Connecting to Campus
• Check out the organization fairs throughout the year. Party on the Plaza, an event where students promote their organizations, takes place Sept. 2 at the Gregory Gym Plaza. UT has over 1,100 student organizations. Attending information sessions and trying out different clubs is a guaranteed way to make friends. • If you don’t find one you like, start your own. Check out the full list of student organizations on HornsLink. • Understand that no one has friends during MoovIn week. Reach out to classmates online and in person. Campus Facebook groups can be helpful for finding people who share similar interests, hear about cool events on and off campus and buy and sell items you might need throughout the year. And don’t be afraid to befriend upperclassmen, too.
Heidi @chippers87 use the librarians. USE THE LIBRARIANS.
Abigail Fonseca Don’t be afraid of the university health center. It’s full of really nice people.
Luis Barrientos If it’s raining, do NOT STEP ON THE PAINTED CURBS! They are so slippery.
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Nightly events to attend this week By Katie Walsh @katiehwalsh_atx
Whether you spent your summer cooped up inside a stuffy office or out in the sun doing backbreaking labor, your first week back in Austin is prime time to experience all the nightly events the city has to offer. Below is a list of events to take advantage of each night this week before classes fall into full swing. Monday, Aug. 24 What: Andy Ritchie Benefit Comedy Show Where: Spider House Ballroom, 2906 Fruth St. Time: 9:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Price: $5 in advance, $8 at the door Spider House will host a comedy show Monday with sets from four previous winners of the Funniest Person in Austin contest, a two-month-long competition in which local comedians are judged and eliminated according to a bracket as they compete for the title. All the proceeds from the show will go directly to the 2011 winner, Andy Ritchie, who recently underwent treatment for a brain tumor. Tuesday, Aug. 25 What: Cards Against Highball Where: The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar Blvd. Time: 8 p.m. Price: Free Take your Cards Against Humanity skills outside of your apartment and compete against other Austinites at The Highball bar Tuesday night. At every table, the winners of the popular raunchy card game will receive passes to Alamo Drafthouse, conveniently located next door. Attendees also have the chance to win a grand
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From left, Will Kauber, Chris Davis, Montsho Thoth, Nathan Wilkins and Clementine Kruczynski represent some of the many creative forces behind Austin-based media label Raw Paw. The local publishing house is hosting a party to celebrate the release of their latest zine Raw Paw Volume Six: Alien on Saturday.
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free champagne and live comedy with special guests Ed Reed, Naomi Perryman and Kyle Sweeney.
Wednesday, Aug. 26 What: Patio Talk’s Wednesday: We Say Bye With A Little Help From Our Friends! Where: Coldtowne Theater, 4803 Airport Blvd. Time: 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Price: $5 All-female local comedy troupe Patio Talk is celebrating the final Patio Talk’s Wednesday this week at Coldtowne Theater. Come out and celebrate their final show with
Thursday, Aug. 27 What: Testify: Into the Wild Where: Spider House, 2908 Fruth St. Time: 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. start Price: $5 Amateurs grace the stage to tell personal stories at Testify, a monthly live storytelling show held at Spider House the last Thursday of every month. This month, five speakers will share personal stories that relate to the theme:
Into the Wild. Live music will be provided courtesy of D. Lindsay Nailling. Friday, Aug. 28 What: Moojo Welcomes Longhorns Back to Campus with Free Ice Cream Sandwiches Where: Moojo, 2322 Guadalupe St. Time: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Price: Free Between 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the ice cream sandwich shop Moojo is offering free ice cream sandwiches to anyone who follows either their Facebook or Instagram profiles with a valid
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Saturday, Aug. 29 What: Raw Paw Alien Zine Release Party Where: The Mohawk, 912 Red River St. Time: 8 p.m. Price: $8 presale, $10 at the door Local publishing house Raw Paw is hosting a party to celebrate the release of Raw Paw Volume Six: Alien, a 114-page collection of art, text and music from local creatives. The party will feature live music from local bands, and music festival tickets will be up for grabs for the attendee with the most standout dance moves
Sunday, Aug. 30 What: Karaoke Underground Where: Cheer Up Charlies, 900 Red River St. Time: 10 p.m. Price: Free More than 900 punk and indie classics comprise the catalog for Karaoke Underground, an alternative karaoke show for Austin’s hipsters. With songs from the Pixies and Joy Division to Modest Mouse and Belle & Sebastian, Karaoke Underground offers a one-ofa-kind karaoke experience catered toward punk and indie fans.
ALBUM REVIEW | ‘HIGH’
Royal Headache releases mature sophomore album By Chris Duncan @chr_dunc
From the day Dee Dee Ramone shouted out “1, 2, 3, 4!” for the Ramones’ first performance in 1974, garage rock and punk haven’t paused to take a breather. Since then, finding lyrics that promote contemplation in the punk world has been a challenge — that is, until Royal Headache crashed the party. Most garage rock and punk fans don’t associate the genre with poetic moments, but from the start, Royal Headache’s lead singer Shogun took the task of writing lyrics seriously. His contemplative approach to songwriting made Royal Headache’s self-titled debut album one of the best of 2011. Four long years later, after nearly breaking up, their follow-up has arrived. High, released Friday, takes a mature approach to the highs and lows of life, making it a must-listen. At its core, Royal Headache’s formula isn’t far from late-’70s punk rock — barre chords galore, steady and invigorating drums and thumping bass lines dominate the entire album. During a quick listen, some tracks aren’t distinguishable, resulting in a few tiresome melodies. The use of reverb
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also causes a few punchy moments to fall short of their goals. With just a casual listen, listeners won’t notice how evolved the group’s songwriting has become. Whether Shogun is the sole writer or his band members contribute, it’s the lyrics that propel this record forward. The best song of the record is easily the sixth track, “Garbage.” The sound of shattering glass serves as a prelude to the lead singer’s frank declarations: “I took your abuse, tried to show you heart, but it was no use/You’re as low as they come. You’re not punk, you’re just scum.” On paper, the lyrics sound rudimentary, but through Shogun’s screams and utter anger, the true energy of this record comes to light. After that, everything opens up. A second listen puts High in a brand new
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Royal Headache’s lead singer Shogun drives the punk rock group’s sophomore album with his songwriting talents, making the LP a surprisingly emotional endeavor.
light, and its soulful lyrics provide reason for the majority of the album’s composition choices. Shogun’s passion for songwriting makes bare-bones instrumentals a logical choice rather than a mistake. It’s clear why Royal Headache didn’t change styles much from their first album. The band members deliver classic melodies and lyrical grit with
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unrivaled passion, but the multiple dimensions to their songs make the group a standout in a sea of similar groups. High could easily be labeled as another punk throwback to the genre’s heyday, but that would be the easy way out. Royal Headache builds on top of a long-standing formula by providing some of the best songwriting
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PREVIEW For two weekends each year, Austin City Limits Festival hosts some of the biggest names in music. This fall, the Life&Arts department plans to live-blog and guide our readers through each of the city’s major festivals.
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regular coverage of upcoming film and album releases, our department aims to introduce new columns about topics such as fashion, food, literature and sex. Throughout the semester, we will cover the city’s major festivals including Austin City Limits Music Festival, Fun Fun Fun Fest and Fantastic Fest. As we cover each festival, readers can expect live-blogging, live-tweeting and guides to ensure a full experience of the events. In addition, many of the department’s weekly series will make a comeback this semester. In
300, writers spotlight the stories of people who are constant fixtures around campus with rich stories that often go untold. Readers can glimpse into UT’s past through TBT, a piece that compares an article from the Texan archives to today’s current events. From the albino squirrel to 3D-printed nipples, Science Scene attempts to enlighten students on topics in science and technology. Some new weekly series will include 60 Seconds, Free Week of Austin and Lunchtime Links. In 60 Seconds, students will be able to see their professors in a new light through rapid-fire
interviews that touch on everything from musical taste to odd hobbies. Free Week of Austin keeps students on a budget updated on free events happening throughout the week. For students looking for quick distractions between and during classes, Life&Arts will be re-introducing Lunchtime Links — a compilation of interesting videos and articles from across the Internet. We also plan to offer more multimedia and interactive content online. On a biweekly basis, Life&Arts will publish an article that takes a more visual and in-depth
Throughout the semester, we will cover the city’s major festivals including Austin City Limits Music Festival, Fun Fun Fun Fest and Fantastic Fest. approach to storytelling. Whether it’s a musical road trip through Austin or a look at the condition of the city’s film industry, these special articles will incorporate photos, graphics and videos to offer our readers a fulfilling read. With the start of a new semester, the Life&Arts staff hopes to bring a refreshing take on University life. We hope to be the campus’ go-to source
of information as we continue a proud tradition of reporting and modern storytelling. As we scout the city for our next subject, Life&Arts promises to uphold accurate and inclusive coverage of Austin and the Longhorns who inhabit it.
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UT subreddit fosters online community
r/UTAustin provides forum for anything and everything UT-Austin By Alex Pelham @TalkingofPelham
It’s typical for a wideeyed, bewildered freshman to come to Austin with a million questions about classes, campus grounds and best places to eat around the city. With the unofficial University of Texas subreddit, better known as “r/UTAustin,” students can anonymously ask or answer any query. The page — a division of the online community reddit.com — currently has over 8,000 subscribers who contribute information to the subreddit. The community is mainly comprised of undergraduates, graduates and alumni. Chemistry junior Aubrey Bleier, who moderates the page along with a few other users, said users do not necessarily have to be students at the University. She said the page she curates exists as an open forum in which students can share information about campus life. “The purpose of any subreddit is to find likeminded individuals,” Bleier said. “[The UTAustin subreddit] provides the community another social media outlet for Longhorns.” A user named Modestraen, a former UT electrical engineering student, founded the subreddit six years ago. Modestraen, who wishes to only be identified by his username for purposes of anonymity, said he originally created the page for people at UT to chat and post interesting links and questions. Modestraen said the subreddit started off as a small page where nobody posted any content, but “slowly more and more people came to it.” “Reddit as a whole is a time-waster, so [the sub-
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Chemistry junior Aubrey Bleier is one of the moderators of r/UTAustin, the unoffcial University of Texas subreddit. The page offers a forum for UT students to ask questions and have conversations about campus life.
reddit users] waste time in something they have in common — the University,” Modestraen said. Although people mostly use the page to seek and spread information, Bleier said some users manage to find ways to connect with other students. “Recently someone was asking for people to play tennis with, and a few of those people got together in person and ended up playing,” Bleier said. “We also had a subreddit meetup where we went to the Union and went bowling.” Since its founding, the page has expanded to include a guide for incoming freshman, as well as
links to essential websites such as Canvas, UT Direct and the Counseling and Mental Health Center. There are also links to other Austin-based subreddits, such as “r/ LonghornNation,” which covers all things related to Texas athletics. Although anyone can view the subreddit, only those with Reddit accounts can post questions. Posts usually include questions centered around financial aid or the admissions process, a topic so popular, it inspired a question-andanswer thread headed by a former undergraduate admissions counselor. The UT-Austin subreddit
community abides by a list of certain guidelines listed on the main page. These exist to make sure the page remains a civil and safe place for discussions. Examples of these rules include banning posts aimed at benefiting commercial interests and sublease offers. Bleier said members of the community crafted the list of rules, and they are important to combat bad-quality posts and spammers. Modestraen said the new moderators have used these regulations to better organize the subreddit. “The moderators have taken a more structured approach,” Modestraen
The purpose of any subreddit is to find like-minded individuals. [The UT-Austin subreddit] provides the community another social media outlet for Longhorns. —Aubrey Bleier, Chemistry junior
said. “They have more rules than I did, and I think that and the growth of Reddit as a community have led the subreddit to be a lot more active now.” The page differs from the variety of UT Facebook pages because it offers users anonymity. Additionally, the various questions the subreddit receives are
housed in one place, eliminating the need to transition to different pages in order to post questions or find answers. “Reddit is the most popular site of its kind,” Bleier said. “[UT-Austin] gives people the ability to start a conversation on whatever you want, provided it’s related to the University.”
MOVIE REVIEW | ‘THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.’
1960s Cold War show translated to big screen By Charles Liu @charlieindahaus
With the reboots of “Mission: Impossible” and “21 Jump Street,” Hollywood is no stranger to spinning old TV series into movies. “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.,” a 1960s show about an American and a Russian agent teaming up to take on global threats during the Cold War, is the latest to receive the treatment, and its translation to the big screen is outrageously fun. Directed by Guy Ritchie, “U.N.C.L.E.” is an action comedy that could do a little better in the action department, but it impresses with its wit and charming leads, Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer. Its production design is exquisite, and its direction is stylish and smart, elevating a script that, in lesser hands, would have produced a mediocre film. During a suspenseful opening chase in East Germany, the film briskly introduces us to its heroes: top CIA agent Napoleon Solo (Cavill) and top KGB spy Illya Kuryakin (Hammer). Both are attempting to extract Gaby Teller (Alicia Vikander), the daughter of a missing nuclear scientist. Solo succeeds, but he and Kuryakin are horrified to learn their respective organizations have decided to join forces to fight a common enemy. That enemy is a criminal organization led by Victoria Vinciguerra (Elizabeth
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Debicki), who intends to proliferate nuclear technology around the world. Solo and Kuryakin are assigned to work with Teller to stop her. Solo and Kuryakin despise each other from the outset, giving Cavill and Hammer many opportunities to mine for laughs. Their characters give each other pet names — Solo is “Cowboy;” Kuryakin is “Red Peril.” They clash over their differing methods of espionage, their pasts and, most amusingly, female fashion. Cavill and Hammer are effortlessly charming and funny. The former assumes a convincing American accent; the latter goes hard with his cartoonish Russian one. They play off each other effectively, making every scene they share a joy to watch. Vikander, who has risen to prominence after “Ex Machina” and “Testament of Youth,” proves just as
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capable a comedian as her co-stars. Her best scene takes place early on in the film, in which Teller dances, then brawls, with Hammer’s Kuryakin. The fight paves way for a sometimes awkward, sometimes sizzling romance between the two that distracts from the plot, rather than serves it. “U.N.C.L.E.” looks the part of a Cold War-era film. The costumes are slick and cool, with the dapper suits and fancy dresses often threatening to steal the spotlight from the actors themselves. The locales are lush and beautiful, and
even hotel interiors and fashionable meeting rooms serve as interesting backdrops. There’s an admirable attention to detail from top to bottom. In terms of action, “U.N.C.L.E.” doesn’t match the sheer inventiveness of the latest Marvel blockbuster, “Ant-Man,” nor can it compete with the thrilling stunts of “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.” Ritchie stages the action rather conventionally, but he makes it memorable by focusing on amusing character moments, rather than on how they spill blood.
Ritchie’s direction is confident and superb. The film moves briskly, sweeping its audience along. It never drags, and it never bores. The script is nothing special, but it’s Ritchie’s stylish sensibilities — along with the skills of his stars — that elevate the picture above the average spy flick. “U.N.C.L.E.” is fully aware it isn’t Shakespeare — it just wants to take audiences for a spin. Ritchie occasionally gets carried away with the humor, resulting in little sense of urgency – “U.N.C.L.E.” is lighthearted to a fault,
failing to make its viewers care about the stakes involved. It lacks the requisite tension a spy picture needs, and because “U.N.C.L.E.” is not a full-on farce in the vein of “Johnny English,” it’s hard to feel anything when the villains are dispatched. “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” is rousing escapism with a rote story made memorable by outstanding direction and fantastic performances from Cavill, Hammer and Vikander. It packs a powerful wallop, making it the perfect film to close out the summer.
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Name: 3788/Austin Energy; Width: 60p0; Depth: 10 in; Color: Process color, 3788/Austin Energy; Ad Number: 3788
Name: 3788/Austin Energy; Width: 60p0; Depth: 10 in; Color: Process color, 3788/Austin Energy; Ad Number: 3788
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